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Fort Fisher – Swamp loop from Carolina Beach

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Fort Fisher – Swamp loop from Carolina Beach

Moderate

5.0

(2)

8

riders

Fort Fisher – Swamp loop from Carolina Beach

03:14

61.4km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.02 km for 71 m

After 6.17 km for 71 m

After 50.1 km for 59 m

After 50.9 km for 59 m

After 54.2 km for 112 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.13 km

Beach

Beach

2

10.5 km

Fort Fisher

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Fischer played an important role in the defense of the area during the Civil War for a certain period and held out for some time.

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Tip by

3

13.1 km

The Fort Fisher Ferry offers a scenic 35-minute ride across the Cape Fear River, connecting Fort Fisher and Southport, bypassing an otherwise long inland route. It operates daily, year-round, with …

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4

27.5 km

Swamp

Highlight • Forest

5

50.5 km

After the ferry ride you will reach a uncrouwded route along the beach and Fort Fischer with the museum. If you are intressted in the Civil War, please visit

Tip by

6

54.2 km

Kure Beach Pier

Highlight • Bridge

B

61.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

13.6 km

13.1 km

8.91 km

5.86 km

1.02 km

367 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

13.6 km

8.43 km

555 m

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